Fellowship Program in Minimal Access Surgery
General Information about the Fellowship Programs in Minimal Access Surgery at Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi
Fellowship in Minimal access surgery at Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi was founded to assist scholar surgeon a in their study of all aspects of Minimal Access Surgery or Laparoscopy, the Institute brings about 400 overseas scholars to India every year. These are both American citizens as well as non-American citizens. Of the latter group, many are Indian graduate students studying at American universities and various other universities. Many of them return to India, where they assume faculty positions at Indian institutions.
Senior Short-Term Fellowships in laparoscopy
These are the same as Senior Research fellowships except the award period is up to four months.
Fellowships for Scholarly Development
A limited number of fellowships are awarded to established scholars who have not previously specialized in Indian studies, and to established professionals who have not previously worked or studied in India. Proposals in this category have a substantial research or project
component and clearly defined anticipated results. No individual can receive a grant in this category more than once.
Review Process and Outcome
Applications for fellowships are screened and chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of experts in minimal access surgery. Selected scholars are granted fellowships upon receipt of project approval and training at Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi by The Global Open University and World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons. Upon completion of the fellowship tenure, senior scholars contribute to the growing understanding of Laparoscopy through their publications, and junior fellows complete M.MAS degrees and join the ranks of faculty at medical colleges and universities across the world. Each year, therefore, scholars returning from Institute fellowships in India directly impact literally thousands of students across the country through their teaching and thousands more through their skill.